Carina Castro, San Antonio's first daughter

September 6, 2012 1:17 AM

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From her prime-time perch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, San Antonio's first daughter, Carina Castro, captured hearts and major news feeds by tossing her hair back and forth as her father, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, talked about her during his keynote address. But it wasn't the first time she was in the San Antonio spotlight. Here's a look at her other appearances.

Carina Castro, 3, shows her father, Mayor Julián Castro, where she walked on the street below with her mother to pick up their lunch as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

From her prime-time perch at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, San Antonio's first daughter, Carina Castro, captured hearts and major news feeds by tossing her hair back and forth as her

Joaquin Castro (left) announces his candidacy for the 20th Congressional District seat, after Rep. Charlie Gonzalez (not pictured) said he won't seek re-election, as twin brother Mayor Julian Castro and his

Mayor Julian Castro, right, carries his daughter, Carina Castro, 3, while Jaime Martinez, left/center, event organizer and CEO/founder of the Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Education Foundation, speaks to the marchers during the Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice in San Antonio on Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Mayor Julian Castro, center, stands with his wife, Erica Castro, their daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, on stage during the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, center, stands with his wife, Erica Castro, their daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, on stage during the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National ... more

Mayor Julian Castro, right, holds his daughter, Carina, 3, as he greets supporters upon his arrival at the send-off party for his trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, right, holds his daughter, Carina, 3, as he greets supporters upon his arrival at the send-off party for his trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in ... more

Mayor Julian Castro, right, holding his daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, left, greet supporters upon their arrival at the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, right, holding his daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, left, greet supporters upon their arrival at the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National ... more

Mayor Julian Castro, right, holding his daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, left, greet supporters upon their arrival at the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro, right, holding his daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, left, greet supporters upon their arrival at the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National Convention ... more

Mayor Julian Castro kisses his wife, Erica, with their daughter, Carina, 3, as his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, embraces Father Jimmy Drennan during the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro kisses his wife, Erica, with their daughter, Carina, 3, as his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, embraces Father Jimmy Drennan during the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic ... more

Choco Meza, left, introduces the Castro family including Mayor Julian Castro, center, his wife, Erica Castro, their daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, during the send-off party for their trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Choco Meza, left, introduces the Castro family including Mayor Julian Castro, center, his wife, Erica Castro, their daughter, Carina, 3, and his brother, Joaquin Castro, right, during the send-off party for ... more

Carina Castro, 3, holds onto her father, Mayor Julian Castro, as he is surrounded by supporters at the send-off party for his trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012. less

Carina Castro, 3, holds onto her father, Mayor Julian Castro, as he is surrounded by supporters at the send-off party for his trip to the Democratic National Convention at the St. Paul Community Center in San ... more

Erica Castro, center, with her mother-in-law, Rosie Castro, left, and daughter, Carina Castro, 3, right, wait for her husband, Mayor Julian Castro, to deliver the keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Erica Castro, center, with her mother-in-law, Rosie Castro, left, and daughter, Carina Castro, 3, right, wait for her husband, Mayor Julian Castro, to deliver the keynote address on the first night of the ... more

Carina Castro, 3, waits with her family for her father, Mayor Julian Castro, to deliver the keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Carina Castro, 3, waits with her family for her father, Mayor Julian Castro, to deliver the keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC ... more

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Rosie Castro, the mother of Mayor Julian Castro, his wife, Erica Castro and their daughter, Carina, 3, are shown in their seats on the video screen behind him as he gives the keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Rosie Castro, the mother of Mayor Julian Castro, his wife, Erica Castro and their daughter, Carina, 3, are shown in their seats on the video screen behind him as he gives the keynote address on the first night ... more

Carina Castro, 3, shows her father, Mayor Julian Castro, where she walked on the street below with her mother to pick up their lunch from Panera Bread in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Carina Castro, 3, shows her father, Mayor Julian Castro, where she walked on the street below with her mother to pick up their lunch from Panera Bread in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break from rehearsing his keynote speech with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room a few hours before the start of the Democratic National ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a lunch break with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a lunch break with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a lunch break with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Mayor Julian Castro takes a lunch break with his wife, Erica Castro, and their daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in ... more

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break with his daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

Mayor Julian Castro takes a break with his daughter, Carina, 3, in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012.

Carina Castro, 3, shows her father, Mayor Julian Castro, where she walked on the street below with her mother to pick up their lunch from Panera Bread in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech during the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012. less

Carina Castro, 3, shows her father, Mayor Julian Castro, where she walked on the street below with her mother to pick up their lunch from Panera Bread in their hotel room as he prepares for his keynote speech ... more